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World History Courses

World History courses can help you learn about major events, cultural developments, and the impact of historical figures across different eras. You can build skills in critical analysis, research methodologies, and effective communication of historical narratives. Many courses introduce tools such as timelines, primary source analysis, and digital archives, which enhance your ability to interpret historical data and connect past events to contemporary issues.


Popular World History Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Athletic Training, Physiology, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

    4.9
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    402 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Writing, Research, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    New Models of Business in Society

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business, Financial Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Data Processing, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Data Science, AI Enablement, Research Methodologies, Agentic systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Text Mining, Clinical Informatics, R Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    489 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Investments, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
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    926 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    594 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Security and Systems Management

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Microsoft Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Ideation, Design, and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    722 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Amazon S3, General Networking, Network Security, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Data Centers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Hardware, Javascript, Data Analysis, Project Management

    4.8
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    516 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Professional HRM Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Performance Appraisal, Responsible AI, Negotiation, Human Resource Strategy, Culture Transformation, Applicant Tracking Systems, Performance Review, Talent Management, Strategic Leadership, Employee Engagement, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Conflict Management, Employee Retention, Compensation Management, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Generative AI, Employee Onboarding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Curiosity, Solution Delivery, Presentations, Persistence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

  • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
  • Critical Thinking Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • New Models of Business in Society: University of Virginia
  • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
  • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services

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